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Solo crash at 1583-1655 W Emerson St
reported by David
Date:
2010-02-15
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Tire was caught in bridge gap
Description:
Was riding fast (15mph) to stay ahead of traffic on narrow bridge overpass that is the current bike route to head over the east side of the Ballard bridge. Front tire got got in gap in bridge and I went down quickly into side rail. Luckily there was no other traffic behind me or it would have been very dangerous. Tore my front tire, bent out my water bottle cages and ripped up my clothing on shoulder and back. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Road quality poor
Factor:
Gap in Bridge
Factor:
Narrow shared road
Factor:
Hard to cross perpendicular
Lesson:
Always wear a helmet
Lesson:
Avoid area
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Additional conditions description:
Was riding fast to stay ahead of traffic on the narrow overpass. (Following bike route signs)
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
32
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Expert
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
1583-1655 W Emerson St, Seattle, WA 98119, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6539301745381, -122.377658486366
Crash ID:
354
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